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IBM thinkpad - should battery icon be blinking? [View all]
I have an IBM Thinkpad - product number 2888W6X. When I power up the laptop without the power supply, the battery icon blinks (small icon also has a
zdavaDec-16-06 01:51 AM
by pav78
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laptop shopping suggestions [View all]
I am thinking about getting a laptop. $800 or less. Can I build my own for that? Also those tablet styles notebooks sure look appealing, has anyone
the_sixth_biomeDec-16-06 01:15 AM
by Shelly
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IM Program For Companies? [View all]
Is there any kind of IM program/software that has become "safe" for companies to use? I have heard that IM software programs create security "hol
rheadabovewaterDec-16-06 12:05 AM
by Jazzgirl
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Spybot-Search & Destroy Update [View all]
2006-12-15 Adware + IEHelper.e Dialer ++ Xenter.Dial Malware ++ AnotherBOT ++ MSCheck ++ PWS.WOW (2) + Smitfraud-C. (2) + Smitfraud-C.Toolbar8 88
uffbrosDec-15-06 09:20 PM
by bycycle
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Just got another AdAware Update... [View all]
Didn't see it posted...double check...
DavyWavyDec-15-06 08:17 PM
by DavyWavy
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shared printer [View all]
I have 3 computers running windows XP Home, all 3 are wirelessly connecte d to an Orange Livebox. Until I changed to the livebox I was connected
gordonDec-15-06 04:29 PM
by Ttech
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Microsoft Small Office for XP [View all]
Have lost the installation CD for Microsoft small office. Was installed by my comptuter "guru" who has passed away. He built me a computer, installed
susanfayeDec-15-06 03:08 PM
by Shelly
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Have an awful feeling I may be heading for Windows hell... [View all]
Been waiting to post until I was sure, but lately occasionally, maybe once a month, I'll have a little problem on boot. Open IE and get a white windo
JennaDec-15-06 02:13 PM
by Jenna
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Firefox Share Gains Slightly [View all]
Firefox Share Gains Slightly in Study Dec 14, 5:50 PM (ET) NEW YORK (AP) - Mozilla's Firefox Web browser edged up slightly in usage at the expen
ShellyDec-15-06 02:04 PM0

UPS sale [View all]
Geeks has a UPS that would work for some of the older (less power used) PC if anyone is wanting to add protection. http: //www.geeks.com:80/d etails.
Bob HDec-15-06 01:56 PM
by MaxMinMike
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Another zero day threat [View all]
Double Trouble: Microsoft Confirms Another Word Zero-Day Flaw By Ryan Naraine December 12, 2006 Microsoft's security response center has co
ShellyDec-15-06 12:39 PM
by therube
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 14, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 59 new trojan definitions: Agen t.1020 Agent.1019 BiFrose.338 Dialer. 170
Randy_BellDec-15-06 09:17 AM0

Free AV for win 64 [View all]
I have already used Avast and am not happy with it .Any other free one that you can reccommend? TIA, Vijay
VijayDec-15-06 06:28 AM0

Thinkpad T40 Drivers [View all]
I purchased a 2nd-hand IBM Thinkpad and for the life of me I cannot get the Wifi or the LAN cards get take the drivers for them supplied by the IBM we
macroDec-15-06 03:45 AM0

Hard Drive Going South? [View all]
I have a backup computer that I use occasionally and I like to keep it updated. It's loaded with Win XP Pro and hasn't been formatted form probably t
LesDec-15-06 02:18 AM
by therube
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XP pro install over a network [View all]
I've been searching for awhile trying to find a guide to install xp over a network with no luck. Does anyone have a guide explaining how to do it?
LoomsterDec-15-06 02:13 AM
by Chari
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A Question Of Memory [View all]
I have 512MB Ram in one stick on my computer - which is capable of 3GB. I have some extra memory of 2 sticks of 256MB that I can add. (I have a total
zeicoDec-15-06 02:05 AM
by zeico
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Outlook 2003 [View all]
In the e-mail of MS Outlook 2003 (running XP SP2, NTFS), when you "Add Sender to Blocked Sender's List," do those files end up at C:\Documents and Set
jadedDec-15-06 01:42 AM
by jaded
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MS Critical Updates Available [View all]
Windows XP Home: I just got 6, although one was for Windows Media 6.4 No problems so far. Ken: :-)
Hank52Dec-15-06 01:23 AM
by therube
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System restore not automatically creating restore point... [View all]
How do I make sure that my XP is automatically creating restore points (like once daily)? When I go to restore my computer to an earlier time, my cho
zdavaDec-15-06 01:16 AM
by therube
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Deal - XP Home Upgrade @ Office Depot $30 AR [View all]
Deal - Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Upgrade @ Office Depot $30 After Rebate. In store price $100 - $70 mail in rebate = $30. I'm not sure if th
therubeDec-15-06 01:02 AM
by KJT
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RE: Deal - XP Home Upgrade @ Office Depot $30 AR
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Copy DVD [View all]
I want to copy a home made DVD- no encription or such. Is there free sofware to do that with? Thanks
smile2Dec-15-06 12:40 AM
by Chari
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Windows XP won't log in [View all]
What is the best way of solving this problem. I boot normally, then when windows begins to load my personal settings, nothing happens. That's as far
wteoDec-15-06 12:20 AM
by wteo
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Ink on monitor screen [View all]
Courtesy of my 2 yr old granddaughter, my lcd monitor has ballpoint ink on the screen. Cleaned screen with damp tissue, but didn't help. How do I get
lenjackDec-14-06 10:28 PM
by jme733k9
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NewEgg website interface [View all]
Anybody else here besides me think that NewEgg's website is now downright ugly and not user friendly? Oops! Disregard...my ISP is
AllynDec-14-06 09:36 PM
by jadinolf
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That Most Wonderful Time of the Year...12% Staples Coup... [View all]
Yeah, I know it's got a qualifier or two but I've never ever had any problem using [link:www.staplescen tral.com/customerApp reciation/customerap preciat
micksterDec-14-06 08:36 PM
by FZbar
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Burn-in software [View all]
What to you find to be the best burn-in software? Alan <>< ;-)
ALE52Dec-14-06 06:41 PM
by Ttech
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Mapped drives [View all]
Hiya, Previously I was running w2k pro, when I setup the mapped drives there was an option to "verify drive, but do not connect until first use
MaltyDec-14-06 06:26 PM
by therube
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Why does the video cable have securing screws and power... [View all]
While unplugging my old system's power supply I noticed that the power cable just plugs in, while the monitor and joystick cables have securing screws
the_sixth_biomeDec-14-06 04:56 PM
by nightlyreader
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Problem with Windows download manager [View all]
Too often when downloading larger files, e.g., 10 megs +, Windows download manager "stalls" and I have to cancel the download session. Most of the tim
PilgrimDec-14-06 03:29 PM
by _Chewy_
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